Ganduje Promises Justice for Nine Kano Chained Kidnap Victims

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has promised to ensure that justice is done for the nine children, who were victims of kidnapping, assuring them that all legal instruments would be used to address the situation squarely.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Abba Anwar, which was made available to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, the governor was quoted as saying: "The arrested kidnappers, who allegedly participated in the heinous act, along with their accomplices would be prosecuted and made to face all the legal consequences.

"Kidnapping is seriously abhorred and condemnable. What is more worrisome is the age of the victims-kids for that matter. My administration, the Kano people and any right-thinking individual or groups of individuals condemn this from all standpoints."

Ganduje argued that protection of human rights, irrespective of age ethnicity, religious or political affiliations is a strong pillar and a vital responsibility of any government, adding that therefore, "...no criminal will go scot-free in this and similar developments.

"The government will invite the parents of those rescued from the alleged kidnappers for further discussion and relationship. While at the same time, we are seriously working with the security agencies to unearth similar cases. No stone will be unturned."

The governor further revealed that a powerful committee is in the pipeline to see to the root cause of what happened and find a lasting solution to it and other criminal activities.

"We are coming up with a powerful committee that will critically look at this disturbing scenario with a view to seeing to the root cause and avert recurrence. This and similar crimes must be stopped," Ganduje warned.

Ganduje commended all the security agencies for the role they played in rescuing the kids, while calling on members of the public "...to continue to cooperate with the security agencies in order to have a safer and more peaceful Kano. People should continue with their prayers, so that we can get more protection from Allah.

"Also, parents should always be extra vigilant on the movement of their children. We all know that it is Allah who protects all, but we as human beings must stand up, be very cautious and prayerful."